Officials say that at least 62 people have been killed in ongoing forest fires in central Portugal

Event

On Sunday, June 18, the Portuguese government announced that at least 62 people have been killed by forest fires which started on the afternoon of
Saturday, June 17 in Pedrógão Grande, spreading across several fronts in the
center of the country. Two army battalions have been deployed to assist the approximately
600 firefighters that are continuing to bring the fire under control. France has sent three fire-fighting planes while Spain has sent two. The government has also declared three days of mourning.

Context

While forest fires in Portugal are common every summer, this is likely the most deadly forest fire in the country's history.

There has
been increased risk of wild fire in Portugal as a result of an ongoing heatwave
and strong winds.

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